Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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All bills Congress passes require this before they become law.
a. | the president's signature | c. | a presidential
veto | b. | Supreme Court approval | d. | congressional override |
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Critics argue that the conflict between Congress and the President caused by
checks and balances can result in _________.
a. | an efficient government. | c. | equality for the
people. | b. | deadlock. | d. | many new laws. |
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Gridlock between the president and Congress can occur because of ________
a. | partisan political differences. | c. | federal government
shutdowns. | b. | cooperation between the two. | d. | overriding a presidential
veto. |
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This system makes it likely that the president and Congress will always compete
for power.
a. | impoundment | c. | checks and balances | b. | national electorate | d. | national budget |
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In 1998 the Supreme Court declared the ____________________ unconstitutional and
thus limited the power of presidents to control spending.
a. | presidential veto | c. | war powers | b. | line item veto | d. | Control Act |
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The three reasons why the president and Congress often disagree are different
constituents, different political time tables and _________________
a. | presidential committee system blocks legislation | c. | separation of church and
state
| b. | partisan politics | d. | members of Congress represent broader interests than the
president |
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 This picture represents what term? a. | checks and balances | c. | legislative oversight | b. | gridlock | d. | veto power |
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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8.
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Overriding a presidential veto requires a(n) ____________________ (fraction)
majority in each house of Congress.
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At best, presidents have only ____________________ (number) years to accomplish
their agenda.
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. a. | impoundment | d. | override | b. | veto | e. | freeze on wages and prices | c. | national
budget |
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10.
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presidential power
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11.
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congressional power
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12.
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combats economic problems
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13.
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yearly financial plan
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14.
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president's refusal to spend money
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